meaning of arrogate2

1. To assume, or claim as ones own, unduly, proudly, or presumptuously; to make undue claims to, from vanity or baseless pretensions to right or merit; as, the pope arrogated dominion over kings.
2.
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as ones right or possession; "He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town"; "he usurped my rights"; "She seized control of the throne after her husband ">died"


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arrogate | arrogated | arrogating | arrogation | arrogative | arrogator |

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